The Met Office has issued its verdict on the potential for a heatwave in the UK, as weather maps indicate temperatures could soar to 34 degrees Celsius in June. According to the latest WXCharts weather maps and forecasts, the country may experience very warm or hot conditions during the next heatwave, which is expected to peak in mid-June.
High Pressure Building in the East and Southeast
Forecasters understand that high pressure will build in the east of England and in the southeast of England, leading to a period of fine and dry weather across much of the UK. In a long-range forecast covering June 15 to June 24, the Met Office stated: 'Fine and dry across much of the UK for the first couple of days of this period with long spells of sunshine for most. Temperatures are likely to be above normal and parts of the south could be very warm for a time. Just a chance of some thunderstorms, more likely toward the southwest.'
Unsettled Spell Followed by More Warm Weather
The Met Office added: 'A more unsettled spell is likely through the middle of next week with outbreaks of rain in the north and northwest, some of which could spread to parts of the south and southeast at times. After this, high pressure will probably become more dominant with conditions turning widely dry and settled, and probably very warm for many.' This comes after the Met Office predicted more heatwaves are possible in the coming months, with its three-month outlook indicating a higher-than-normal chance of a hot summer.
WXCharts Forecast: 34C Possible in Southern England
A separate forecast from WXCharts also suggested temperatures could soar, with some areas of southern England potentially hitting 34 degrees Celsius. The charts reveal temperatures climbing steadily through mid-June, with large swathes of England and Wales expected to bask in highs of the mid-to-high 20s. Other parts of the UK, including London, the South East, and East Anglia, could see the mercury breach 30 degrees Celsius, while isolated hotspots may nudge towards 34 degrees Celsius should current projections hold firm.
Cooler Conditions in Scotland and Northern Ireland
During the same period, Scotland and Northern Ireland look set to stay considerably cooler, with readings generally sitting anywhere between the mid-teens and low 20s. While long-range forecasts are always subject to revision, meteorologists say the emerging high-pressure pattern is making prolonged spells of dry, sunny, and increasingly warm weather across much of England and Wales ever more likely as June rolls on, as reported by the Mirror.
